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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Bismarck, ND

November 10, 202118 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this high wind watch at Nov 10, 2021, 1:17 PM MST for 18 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Nov 11, 2021, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 10, 2021, 1:17 PM MST (20:17 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 11, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 11, 2021, 2:16 AM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 145 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2021-11-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2021-11-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 219 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
887 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
219 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
234 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

511 
WWUS73 KBIS 102017
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
217 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-110430-
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus,
Halliday, Bowman, New Town, Hettinger, Medora, Marmarth,
Dickinson, Killdeer, Portal, Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake,
Crosby, Williston, Beach, Mott, Bowbells, and New England
217 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 /117 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and southwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-110430-
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Elgin, Mandan, Center, Solen, Bismarck,
Hazen, Underwood, Selfridge, Linton, Carson, Fort Yates, Beulah,
Strasburg, Wilton, Washburn, Garrison, Turtle Lake, and New
Leipzig
117 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021 /217 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Hamilton
2 follow-up statements
199 
WWUS73 KBIS 110345
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
945 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-111200-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus,
Halliday, Bowman, New Town, Hettinger, Medora, Marmarth,
Dickinson, Killdeer, Portal, Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake,
Crosby, Williston, Beach, Mott, Bowbells, and New England
945 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 /845 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ 
THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and power lines. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-111200-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Elgin, Mandan, Center, Solen, Bismarck,
Hazen, Underwood, Selfridge, Linton, Carson, Fort Yates, Beulah,
Strasburg, Wilton, Washburn, Garrison, Turtle Lake, and New
Leipzig
845 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021 /945 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ 
THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and power lines. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Schild
392 
WWUS73 KBIS 110916
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021

NDZ040-041-043-044-111730-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0005.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Mott, New England, Marmarth, Bowman, and
Hettinger
216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Far southwest and south central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

NDZ042-045-046-111730-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0005.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Solen, Linton, Carson,
Strasburg, Selfridge, and New Leipzig
216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021 /316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ EARLY THIS 
MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Far southwest and south central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ early this morning to 8 PM MST /9 
  PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times in south central 
  North Dakota.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-111730-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0017.211111T0916Z-211112T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Portal,
Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells
316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ017-018-031>033-111730-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0017.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-
Including the cities of Watford City, Halliday, Medora, Killdeer,
Dickinson, and Beach
316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 /216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 
9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ this morning to 9 PM CST /8 PM 
  MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ019>021-034-035-111730-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0002.211111T1500Z-211112T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0017.211111T1200Z-211112T0300Z/
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-
Including the cities of Mandan, Center, Bismarck, Hazen,
Underwood, Beulah, Wilton, Washburn, Garrison, and Turtle Lake
216 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021 /316 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ EARLY THIS 
MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ early this morning to 8 PM MST /9 
  PM CST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional snow showers combined with the 
  strong winds will reduce visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 10, 1:26 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISBottineau, Dickey, Foster, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan and 8 more46 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.